2026 Genesis Electrified GV70 goes official with a larger 84 kWh battery
Genesis unveiled the newly redesigned 2026 Electrified GV70 SUVs at an exclusive event in Los Angeles on Nov. 19. Dual-sourced at the brand's production facilities in Montgomery, Alabama and Ulsan, Korea, the newly redesigned Electrified GV70 will arrive at North American retailers in the first half of 2025. The 2026 model is equipped with a larger 84 kWh high-capacity battery that will offer more range, providing customers with greater flexibility...
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Genesis unveiled the newly redesigned 2026 Electrified GV70 SUVs at an exclusive event in Los Angeles on Nov. 19. Dual-sourced at the brand's production facilities in Montgomery, Alabama and Ulsan, Korea, the newly redesigned Electrified GV70 will arrive at North American retailers in the first half of 2025. The 2026 model is equipped with a larger 84 kWh high-capacity battery that will offer more range, providing customers with greater flexibility...
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Stellantis launches the STLA Frame platform for up to a 500-mile BEV range
The STLA Frame platform is designed to deliver class-leading range of up to 690 miles/1,100 km with the REEV and 500 miles/800 km in BEV, a maximum towing capacity of 14,000 pounds (6,350 kg) and a payload rating of 2,700 pounds (1,224 kg). Additionally, the platform supports water fording up to 24 inches (610 mm), making it ready for challenging environments and diverse use cases...
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The STLA Frame platform is designed to deliver class-leading range of up to 690 miles/1,100 km with the REEV and 500 miles/800 km in BEV, a maximum towing capacity of 14,000 pounds (6,350 kg) and a payload rating of 2,700 pounds (1,224 kg). Additionally, the platform supports water fording up to 24 inches (610 mm), making it ready for challenging environments and diverse use cases...
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Honda unveils demonstration production line for all-solid-state batteries located in Sakura City, Japan
Honda unveiled the demonstration production line for all-solid-state batteries developed independently by Honda for mass production. The line was constructed on Honda's property in Sakura City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. While conducting technical verification to establish a mass production process on this demonstration line, Honda will determine the basic specifications of the battery cells, with an aim to begin applying its all-solid-state batteries to electrified models that will be introduced to market in the second half of the 2020s...
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Honda unveiled the demonstration production line for all-solid-state batteries developed independently by Honda for mass production. The line was constructed on Honda's property in Sakura City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. While conducting technical verification to establish a mass production process on this demonstration line, Honda will determine the basic specifications of the battery cells, with an aim to begin applying its all-solid-state batteries to electrified models that will be introduced to market in the second half of the 2020s...
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Argonne leads a $50M Sodium-ion innovation push in batteries
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $50 million over the next five years to establish the Low-cost Earth-abundant Na-ion Storage (LENS) Consortium. Led by DOE's Argonne National Laboratory, the consortium includes Brookhaven National Laboratory, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory...
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $50 million over the next five years to establish the Low-cost Earth-abundant Na-ion Storage (LENS) Consortium. Led by DOE's Argonne National Laboratory, the consortium includes Brookhaven National Laboratory, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory...
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2026 Kia EV9 GT makes its world debut at 2024 LA Auto Show
Kia today unveiled the high-performance 2026 Kia EV9 GT SUV at the LA Auto Show. With standard e-AWD4, the Kia EV9 GT is motivated through dual electric motors mounted front and rear. Up front is a 160-kW motor and at the rear, a powerful 270-kW motor. Combined, they net an estimated 501 horsepower, a 122 HP increase from the EV9 GT-Line’s 379 HP...
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Kia today unveiled the high-performance 2026 Kia EV9 GT SUV at the LA Auto Show. With standard e-AWD4, the Kia EV9 GT is motivated through dual electric motors mounted front and rear. Up front is a 160-kW motor and at the rear, a powerful 270-kW motor. Combined, they net an estimated 501 horsepower, a 122 HP increase from the EV9 GT-Line’s 379 HP...
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2025 Kia EV6 debuts at LA Auto Show with up to an 84 kWh battery pack
The significantly refreshed 2025 Kia EV6 was unveiled at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. Featuring updated front and rear designs, enhanced premium interior touches, and newly packaged trim levels with added features and amenities, the EV6 continues to strengthen its position in the CUV and EV segments by building on its award-winning formula...
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The significantly refreshed 2025 Kia EV6 was unveiled at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. Featuring updated front and rear designs, enhanced premium interior touches, and newly packaged trim levels with added features and amenities, the EV6 continues to strengthen its position in the CUV and EV segments by building on its award-winning formula...
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Jaguar unveils Type 00 EV concept
Jaguar is recapturing its original ethos to ‘Copy Nothing’. Following the debut of its bold new visual identity last month, the next step on its transformational journey has been revealed in the form of a distinctive design vision concept - the Type 00 (pronounced Type Zero Zero). It embodies Jaguar’s creative philosophy of Exuberant Modernism and Jaguar’s new identity with powerful symbols of change...
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Jaguar is recapturing its original ethos to ‘Copy Nothing’. Following the debut of its bold new visual identity last month, the next step on its transformational journey has been revealed in the form of a distinctive design vision concept - the Type 00 (pronounced Type Zero Zero). It embodies Jaguar’s creative philosophy of Exuberant Modernism and Jaguar’s new identity with powerful symbols of change...
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LG Energy Solution and GM to jointly develop prismatic battery cell technology
LG Energy Solution announced a new partnership agreement with General Motors (GM) for prismatic battery cell technology, marking an extension of the two companies’ solid 14-year battery technology partnership...
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LG Energy Solution announced a new partnership agreement with General Motors (GM) for prismatic battery cell technology, marking an extension of the two companies’ solid 14-year battery technology partnership...
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Polestar 3 Long range Single motor starts US production with range of 438 mi (WLTP) and 350 mi (EPA)
Polestar has started US production of the Long range Single motor variant of its flagship SUV, the Polestar 3. Complete with a certified WLTP range of up to 706 km/438 mi (WLTP)/ 350 mi (EPA) the full-size SUV offers one of the longest ranges in its class and all for a new entry price of EUR 79,890, including handover fee...
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Polestar has started US production of the Long range Single motor variant of its flagship SUV, the Polestar 3. Complete with a certified WLTP range of up to 706 km/438 mi (WLTP)/ 350 mi (EPA) the full-size SUV offers one of the longest ranges in its class and all for a new entry price of EUR 79,890, including handover fee...
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Stellantis and Zeta Energy will develop Lithium-Sulfur EV batteries
Stellantis N.V. and Zeta Energy Corp. announced a joint development agreement aimed at advancing battery cell technology for electric vehicle applications. The partnership aims to develop lithium-sulfur EV batteries with game-changing gravimetric energy density while achieving a volumetric energy density comparable to today’s lithium-ion technology...
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Stellantis N.V. and Zeta Energy Corp. announced a joint development agreement aimed at advancing battery cell technology for electric vehicle applications. The partnership aims to develop lithium-sulfur EV batteries with game-changing gravimetric energy density while achieving a volumetric energy density comparable to today’s lithium-ion technology...
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The all-new Geely EX5 all-electric SUV debuts at the Hong Kong IMXpo 2024
The all-new Geely EX5 was formally launched at the International MotorXpo Hong Kong (IMXpo) 2024. To ensure smooth business operations in Hong Kong, Geely has appointed Zhilian Zhili New Energy Auto Service (Hong Kong) Limited as its official authorized dealer, responsible for Geely EX5 sales and after-sales service, to ensuring local users receive professional and convenient customer experience...
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The all-new Geely EX5 was formally launched at the International MotorXpo Hong Kong (IMXpo) 2024. To ensure smooth business operations in Hong Kong, Geely has appointed Zhilian Zhili New Energy Auto Service (Hong Kong) Limited as its official authorized dealer, responsible for Geely EX5 sales and after-sales service, to ensuring local users receive professional and convenient customer experience...
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Stellantis and CATL will invest 4.1 billion euros in an LFP battery JV in Spain
Stellantis and CATL today announced they have reached an agreement to invest up to €4.1 billion to form a joint venture that will build a large-scale European lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain. Designed to be completely carbon neutral, the battery plant will be implemented in several phases and investment plans...
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Stellantis and CATL today announced they have reached an agreement to invest up to €4.1 billion to form a joint venture that will build a large-scale European lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain. Designed to be completely carbon neutral, the battery plant will be implemented in several phases and investment plans...
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Xiaomi YU7 SUV production version design is unveiled
Listing on the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) website has unveiled the design and name of the second Xiaomi EV - the <b>Xiaomi YU7</b> SUV. Xiaomi did that mere minutes after the MIIT website with some further details about the car. It is 4,999 mm long, 1,996 mm wide, and 1,600 mm high. Its wheelbase is 3,000 mm, and its curb weight is 2,405 kg...
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Listing on the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) website has unveiled the design and name of the second Xiaomi EV - the <b>Xiaomi YU7</b> SUV. Xiaomi did that mere minutes after the MIIT website with some further details about the car. It is 4,999 mm long, 1,996 mm wide, and 1,600 mm high. Its wheelbase is 3,000 mm, and its curb weight is 2,405 kg...
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The all-new Škoda Elroq starts at £31,500 in the UK
The all-new Škoda Elroq is the Czech brand's first all-electric model in the compact SUV category. At the same time, it is also the first model to adopt Škoda’s new Modern Solid design language, combining robustness, functionality, and authenticity. The Elroq offers a comprehensive line-up of powertrain and battery options, with a maximum range of up to 360 miles. Currently, the Elroq is the most affordable electric vehicle in its segment in the UK market, with a starting price of £31,500...
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The all-new Škoda Elroq is the Czech brand's first all-electric model in the compact SUV category. At the same time, it is also the first model to adopt Škoda’s new Modern Solid design language, combining robustness, functionality, and authenticity. The Elroq offers a comprehensive line-up of powertrain and battery options, with a maximum range of up to 360 miles. Currently, the Elroq is the most affordable electric vehicle in its segment in the UK market, with a starting price of £31,500...
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Nissan and Honda sign MOU to consider business integration, Mitsubishi likely to join them
Nissan and Honda have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to start discussions and considerations toward a business integration between the two companies through the establishment of a joint holding company. The first MOU between the two companies was signed on March 15 regarding...
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Nissan and Honda have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to start discussions and considerations toward a business integration between the two companies through the establishment of a joint holding company. The first MOU between the two companies was signed on March 15 regarding...
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Two Honda 0 Series prototype models to premiere at CES 2025
Honda will present the world premiere of two Honda 0 Series prototype models at CES 2025 ahead of their introduction to the global market starting in 2026. The company will also introduce the original vehicle operating system (OS) it plans to adopt for its Honda 0 Series models during the event, which will be held from 7-10 January in Las Vegas...
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Honda will present the world premiere of two Honda 0 Series prototype models at CES 2025 ahead of their introduction to the global market starting in 2026. The company will also introduce the original vehicle operating system (OS) it plans to adopt for its Honda 0 Series models during the event, which will be held from 7-10 January in Las Vegas...
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CATL launches the Bedrock Chassis focused on safety
CATL officially launched the CATL Bedrock Chassis, the world's first ultra-safe skateboard chassis. With its outstanding performance of withstanding 120 km/h frontal impact without catching fire or exploding, CATL's Bedrock Chassis sets a new standard for intelligent chassis safety, providing comprehensive protection across all scenarios and speed ranges...
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CATL officially launched the CATL Bedrock Chassis, the world's first ultra-safe skateboard chassis. With its outstanding performance of withstanding 120 km/h frontal impact without catching fire or exploding, CATL's Bedrock Chassis sets a new standard for intelligent chassis safety, providing comprehensive protection across all scenarios and speed ranges...
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smart returns to the U.S. during CES 2025 showcasing the latest intelligent driving and cockpit developments
smart announced that it will bring its first luxury mid-size SUV Elf #5 to the US market during the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2025), presenting the smart brand's latest research and development results in the fields of intelligent driving and smart cockpits. During this exhibition, smart will use the new Phantom #5 / Elf #5 platform to showcase the latest research and development results in intelligent driving and cockpits, bringing future travel inspiration...
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smart announced that it will bring its first luxury mid-size SUV Elf #5 to the US market during the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2025), presenting the smart brand's latest research and development results in the fields of intelligent driving and smart cockpits. During this exhibition, smart will use the new Phantom #5 / Elf #5 platform to showcase the latest research and development results in intelligent driving and cockpits, bringing future travel inspiration...
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Sony Honda Mobility introduces AFEELA 1 at CES 2025
Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (SHM) announced the first model to be sold under the AFEELA brand at CES 2025 – AFEELA 1. AFEELA 1 is scheduled for U.S. production at an existing, state-of-art plant in Ohio with official sales in California anticipated in 2025 and deliveries anticipated in mid-2026. AFEELA 1 will be available in two trims, with prices starting from $89,900 with a 3-year complimentary subscription for certain functionality and features. Online reservations through the AFEELA website are now open with a fully refundable reservation fee of $200...
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Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (SHM) announced the first model to be sold under the AFEELA brand at CES 2025 – AFEELA 1. AFEELA 1 is scheduled for U.S. production at an existing, state-of-art plant in Ohio with official sales in California anticipated in 2025 and deliveries anticipated in mid-2026. AFEELA 1 will be available in two trims, with prices starting from $89,900 with a 3-year complimentary subscription for certain functionality and features. Online reservations through the AFEELA website are now open with a fully refundable reservation fee of $200...
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Lucid Gravity Grand Touring will use Panasonic Energy's latest-generation EV batteries
Lucid Gravity Grand Touring will be powered by Panasonic Energy's lithium-ion EV battery cells. With an EPA-estimated range of up to 450 miles from a battery pack that is up to 40% smaller than competitors', the collaborative efforts between Panasonic and Lucid have helped deliver an SUV with a previously impossible combination of outstanding range, performance, and interior space...
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Lucid Gravity Grand Touring will be powered by Panasonic Energy's lithium-ion EV battery cells. With an EPA-estimated range of up to 450 miles from a battery pack that is up to 40% smaller than competitors', the collaborative efforts between Panasonic and Lucid have helped deliver an SUV with a previously impossible combination of outstanding range, performance, and interior space...
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